Business Resource Directory

Wide range of resources to support local business development and growth across the Halifax Region.

Our Business Resource Directory includes a broad range of resources available to support local business development and growth across the Halifax Region. It includes government organizations, non-profits, industry associations, NGOs, educational institutions, research centers, subsidized programs, and Halifax Partnership investors who contribute to supporting business growth in the Halifax region.

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Association of Industry Sector Councils

AISC is the convenor organization for Nova Scotia's 14 Industry Sector Councils, which address workforce development and HR opportunities and issues, on behalf of employers in their industry.
- HR Support
  - Workforce Training
  - Cultural Competence Training
  - Labour Market Information
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Transition & Succession
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Industry Associations
Website
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

We are Canada’s intellectual property (IP) office. We are the granting/registering authority in Canada for trademarks, copyrights, patents, and industrial designs.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Mentors and Advisors
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
  - Intellectual Property Services
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
CEED

Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED) is committed to delivering innovative programs and services that empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Continuity Planning
  - Business Transition & Succession
  - Mentors and Advisors
  - Education and Training
  - Marketing, Market Research, Product development
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
Website
Centre for Women in Business

The Centre for Women in Business is dedicated to helping women business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada succeed through exposure, connection, and learning.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Continuity Planning
  - Export Assistance
  - Mentors and Advisors
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Selling to Governments
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Chambers/Business Associations
  - Industry Associations
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - Sandbox
Website
COVE

COVE is a high-tech innovation hub for the global marine sector. It is both a shared physical space and a collaborative community that brings marine technology organizations together. COVE is where ideas become solutions, technologies become ventures, and opportunities become careers.
- HR Support
  - Work Integrated Learning
  - Workforce Training
- Business Development & Growth
  - Education and Training
  - Energy Solutions
  - Marketing, Market Research, Product development
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Industry Associations
  - Innovation Partners
  - B2B
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
  - Coworking Space
  - Testing and Demonstrating
Website
Creative Destruction Lab - Atlantic

Through a cross-country expansion, CDL has partnered with Dalhousie’s Faculty of Management to create CDL-Atlantic. CDL-Atlantic fosters the creation of powerful “blue-green” technology ventures through strategic alignment with Dalhousie’s world-class research expertise in ocean, clean tech and environmental technology, agri-food, and bio-products.
- Financial Support
  - Accessing Capital
- Business Development & Growth
  - Mentors and Advisors
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Dalhousie University

As Atlantic Canada’s leading research university, we excel in collaboration with industry and opportunity for discovery.
- HR Support
  - Work Integrated Learning
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
DeepSense

With expertise in data and oceans, DeepSense works with leaders in artificial intelligence, machine learning and applied ocean research to develop commercially useful applications.
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Department of Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development works with Invest Nova Scotia, partners, and stakeholders to attract investment and grow strategic sectors.
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Economic Development
  - Innovation Partners
Website
Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI)

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration helps people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promotes safe work environments, and helps employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities.
- HR Support
  - Hire International Talent
  - Work Integrated Learning
  - Workforce Training
  - Labour Market Information
Website
Digital Nova Scotia

Digital Nova Scotia is the industry association for Nova Scotia’s $2.5 billion ICT and digital technologies sector.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Education and Training
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Industry Associations
  - B2B
Website
Divert NS

We are a not-for-profit leading by example, championing our province to recycle and live in more sustainable ways.
- Financial Support
  - Accessing Capital
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
EfficiencyOne / Efficiency Nova Scotia

EfficiencyOne is a leading efficiency enterprise. We transform the way people use energy. Together, we help people achieve their energy goals, save money, conserve resources, improve wellbeing, and combat climate change.
- Financial Support
  - Incentives
  - Energy Financing & Rebates
- Business Development & Growth
  - Energy Solutions
Website
Emera ideaHUB

Unique in Atlantic Canada and one of only a few early-stage deep tech incubators worldwide, the Emera ideaHUB equips diverse founders with the space, resources and expertise they need to innovate.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Mentors and Advisors
  - Marketing, Market Research, Product development
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
  - Coworking Space
  - Testing and Demonstrating
Website
Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage.
- Financial Support
  - Accessing Capital
- Business Development & Growth
  - Export Assistance
Website
Global Affairs Canada (Trade Commissioner Service)

Part of Global Affairs Canada, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian businesses sell their products and services abroad by connecting them to funding and support programs, international opportunities, and our network of trade commissioners in more than 160 cities worldwide.
- Financial Support
  - International Business Development Funding
- Business Development & Growth
  - Export Assistance
  - Mentors and Advisors
Website
Government of Nova Scotia

With a focus on growing strategic sectors, increasing productivity, investing in entrepreneurship, and ensuring all communities experience growth and prosperity, we are building momentum and making progress to build a stronger economy and delivering positive results for all Nova Scotians.
- HR Support
  - Hire International Talent
  - Labour Market Information
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Continuity Planning
  - Business Transition & Succession
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Economic Development
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Halifax Chamber of Commerce

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization committed to creating value and prosperity for its members. The Chamber provides the services its members need while advocating for the conditions to enhance private sector growth.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Export Assistance
  - Mentors and Advisors
  - Education and Training
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Chambers/Business Associations
  - B2B
Website
Halifax Partnership

The Halifax Partnership is Halifax's economic development organization and helps businesses access talent, new markets and commercialization opportunities.
- HR Support
  - Hire International Talent
  - Cultural Competence Training
  - Labour Market Information
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Continuity Planning
  - Business Transition & Succession
  - Export Assistance
  - Mentors and Advisors
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Economic Development
  - Innovation Partners
  - B2B
  - Government Referrals
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Halifax Public Libraries

Halifax Public Libraries provide free support for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Education and Training
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - B2B
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Coworking Space
Website
Halifax Regional Municipality Procurement

Combined with smart public investment, a concentration of professional services and a growing number of high-productivity firms, the Halifax region is well-placed in a world of economic volatility and uncertainty.
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
  - Selling to Governments
Website
ICTC

The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada's digital advantage in the global economy.
- HR Support
  - Work Integrated Learning
  - Workforce Training
- Financial Support
  - Wage Subsidies
- Business Development & Growth
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
Website
Invest Nova Scotia

Invest Nova Scotia promotes economic growth and community economic development in the province by enabling business, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship – supporting businesses small and large, new and new to our province.
- Business Development & Growth
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Economic Development
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
Website
ISANS

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is the leading immigrant settlement service agency in Atlantic Canada, serving over 17,000 clients annually with over 200 services with the help of our more than 420 staff, 300+ volunteers, and 50 interpreters who provide interpretation in 25 languages.
- HR Support
  - Hire International Talent
  - Workforce Training
  - Labour Market Information
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Continuity Planning
  - Business Transition & Succession
  - Export Assistance
  - Education and Training
  - Marketing, Market Research, Product development
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
  - Selling to Governments
  - Intellectual Property Services
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Chambers/Business Associations
  - Industry Associations
  - Economic Development
  - Innovation Partners
  - B2B
  - Government Referrals
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - Sandbox
  - R&D / Commercialization
  - Coworking Space
  - Testing and Demonstrating
Website
LearnSphere

LearnSphere provides practical, affordable, and accessible learning and development solutions that help businesses and organizations prosper.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Export Assistance
  - Mentors and Advisors
  - Education and Training
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Selling to Governments
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Life Sciences Nova Scotia

Life Sciences Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit industry association focused on creating value and prosperity for its members as well as demonstrating the unique position and potential of Nova Scotia as a burgeoning Life Sciences region.
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Industry Associations
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Mitacs

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that facilitates R&D collaborations between partner organizations and post-secondary institutions.
- HR Support
  - Hire International Talent
  - Work Integrated Learning
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Mount Saint Vincent University

Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount)’s mission is to be a model of creative teaching and research that nurtures socially responsible global citizens.
- HR Support
  - Work Integrated Learning
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
Nova Scotia Business Navigators

Business Navigators help navigate regulations and requirements for new businesses.
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
Website
NS Boatbuilders Association

The NSBA's mission is to support the success of our members in building, repairing and selling quality boats. We do this through workforce development and training, marketing, advocacy, and partnerships.
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Industry Associations
Website
Opportunity Place - Nova Scotia Works

We help job seekers and employers navigate a range of programs - from career planning, job search, and on-the-job development to recruitment, planning, and Human Resources support.
- HR Support
  - Labour Market Information
- Financial Support
  - Incentives
  - Wage Subsidies
- Business Development & Growth
  - Education and Training
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Government Referrals
Website
Procurement Assistance Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada

The Government of Canada wants to help smaller and diverse businesses sell to the government. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), as part of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), is here to make it easier for smaller and diverse businesses to bid on federal contracting opportunities.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Education and Training
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
  - Selling to Governments
Website
Sackville Business Association

Sackville Business Association is a not-for-profit association that represents the interests of local businesses. Our mandate includes beautification, community events, marketing, training, networking, and advocacy.
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Chambers/Business Associations
Website
Safety Branch of the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Division

The Safety Branch with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration concentrates efforts on safe and healthy workplaces, safe work practices, and safety standards protecting the public.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Education and Training
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Understanding Government Regulations
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Chambers/Business Associations
  - Industry Associations
Website
Science Atlantic

Science Atlantic is a federally incorporated and registered charitable association for scientists, faculty, and students in Atlantic Canada.
- HR Support
  - Work Integrated Learning
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
Website
SEATAC NSCC

Affiliated with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), SEATAC is an ocean technology applied research and development centre.
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
  - B2B
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
  - Testing and Demonstrating
Website
Service Nova Scotia - Procurement

Service Nova Scotia – Procurement oversees the Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy and manages the high value procurement process for government departments as well as the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
- Government Services & Procurement
  - Selling to Governments
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Government Referrals
Website
Spring Garden Area Business Association

The Spring Garden Area Business Association if a not-for-profit organization that is the voice of Spring Garden.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Business Transition & Succession
  - Mentors and Advisors
Website
Springboard Atlantic

Springboard Atlantic is a non-profit organization that promotes innovation, research commercialization, and intellectual property protection to grow the economy in Atlantic Canada.
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - R&D / Commercialization
Website
The PIER

The PIER is Canada’s first living lab dedicated to transportation, supply chain and logistics industries.
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - R&D / Commercialization
  - Testing and Demonstrating
Website
Tourism Nova Scotia

Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and support sustainable tourism growth in our communities through experience and sector development, business coaching, marketing, and visitor servicing.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Export Assistance
  - Mentors and Advisors
  - Marketing, Market Research, Product development
Website
Volta

Our mission is to empower startups to embrace the necessary risks for building exceptionally valuable companies.
- Business Development & Growth
  - Mentors and Advisors
  - Education and Training
- Business Connections & Collaborations
  - Innovation Partners
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support
  - Acceleration and Incubation
  - Coworking Space
Website